Heng Long Russian T-72 ERA Upgrade Edition 1/16 Scale Battle Tank - RTR
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1/16 Scale Russian T-72 ERA Battle Tank Upgrade Edition by Heng Long - RTR - HLG3939-001
A proven, versatile, and affordable tank, the Soviet designed T-72 continues service with countries around the world despite being nearly 50 years old. This new-from-Heng Long T-72ERA Upgrade version features steel gears and plastic tracks for an economical balance between durability and weight. Heng Long has produced RC tanks for over 20 years, and their products offer an ideal starting point for new customers wanting to explore the world of RC tanks. All of Motion RC’s Heng Long 1/16 scale tanks utilize the latest TK7.0 MFCB for outstanding control, performance, playability, and upgrade potential!
Visit the Official Heng Long 1/16 Scale Russian T-72 Battle Tank Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.
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Durable Tracks Confidently conquer terrain with durable tracks that are easy to service. Professional Versions feature metal tracks. |
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Independent Suspension and Steel Geared Gearbox Reliable steel geared gearboxes transfer power while independent suspension provide traction over rough surfaces. |
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Omnidirectional Proportional Control The latest generation TK7 Multi-Function Control Board (MFCB) provides smooth driving response and personalized configuration options. |
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IR Battle Ready Engage in friendly infrared ("IR") combat with other TK7-equipped tanks, both inflicting hits upon and receiving hits from opponents! Sounds and action signal each hit, until the 5th hit disables the tank. After 10 seconds, the disabled tank restarts and can rejoin the fight! |
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Airsoft BB Launch Safely fire 6mm plastic airsoft BBs at the included paper target at short ranges. *Take safety precautions and wear eye protection. |
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Scale Detail The perfect balance of scale detail and practical RC Tanking, each Heng Long tank arrives factory painted and includes Cosmetic Accessory Parts to further enhance the tank's realism. |
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Realistic Operation 320 degree turret traverse, 30 degree cannon elevation, programmable track recoil, and four different sound sets put you in complete control. |
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LED Lights LED lights indicate the tank's standby and active modes, and also flash when "hit" during IR Battles. |
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Exhaust Effect Glycerin-based "exhaust effect" simulates engine exhaust for added realism. |
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RTR The convenience of "Ready to Run" (RTR) allows new players to join the world of RC Tanks with ease! |
Features:
- Latest Generation TK7.0 Multi-Function Control Board (MFCB)
- Proportional acceleration, steering, turret traverse, and gun elevation/depression
- Programmable radio settings for the amount of recoil, the sensitivity in turns, the overall sensitivity in acceleration, high speed and low speed modes, etc
- Smoke effect (On/Off)
- Headlights and Brake lights (On/Off)
- Volume (five settings including Off)
- Four different sound sets. Each contains a unique engine start, idle, accelerating, traverse, elevate, machine gun, cannon firing, and shutdown sound
- Track Recoil (Three settings from low, medium, and high) -This shudders the tank briefly rearward to simulate recoil when firing the main cannon
- Fires a 6mm plastic BB (10 meters with minimal accuracy and limited velocity, but should still be treated with caution and with adequate eye protection)
- Fires an invisible IR signal to be used as part of Heng Long's Infrared Battle System, which disables other tanks when hit five times during simulated combat. Up to 20 tanks at the same time can battle each other!
- Independent suspension on all road wheels
Includes:
- Heng Long Russian T-72 ERA Upgrade Edition 1/16 Scale Battle Tank - RTR
- 2S 7.4v 1800mAh Li-ion battery with XT60 connector
- 2S USB LiPo/Li-ion battery charger
- 12-Channel 2.4GHz radio transmitter
- Magnetic Infrared (IR) battle system receiver
- Painted cosmetic accessory parts
- Adhesive decal sheet
- 6mm plastic BBs (50 Pack)
- 2x spare track links
- Smoke oil
- Complete instruction manual
Requires:
- Six (6) AA size batteries for the radio transmitter – we recommend Admiral NiMH AA Rechargeable Batteries (6 Pack)
Optional:
Product Specifications:
Scale |
1:16 |
Length |
65cm / 25.5in |
Width |
23.5cm / 9.2in |
Height |
18cm / 7.0in |
Weight |
2267g / 79.9oz |
Body Material |
ABS Plastic |
Chassis Material |
ABS Plastic |
Track Material |
Plastic |
Motors |
Two 380 motors (28x37mm) |
Bearings |
Metal Bushings |
Gearbox Gear Material |
Steel |
Adjustable Gear Ratio |
Fixed |
Differential Type |
Gear |
Suspension Type |
Idler Arm |
Sprocket |
Plastic |
Road Wheels |
Plastic |
Idler Wheel |
Plastic |
Adjustable Idler |
Yes |
Turret Rotation |
320 Degrees |
Lights |
Yes |
Sound |
Yes |
Exhaust Effect |
Yes |
IR Battle Ready |
Yes |
Airsoft BB Launch |
Yes, 6mm |
Track Recoil |
Yes |
Cannon Barrel Recoil |
No |
Required Battery |
2S 7.4V 1800mAh with XT60 connector (included) |
Required Radio |
10 Channel (included) |
Skill Level |
Beginner |
Build Time |
1 Hour |
Recommended Environment |
Indoor / Outdoor |
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Product Manuals:
- Heng Long Russian T-72 1/16 Scale Battle Tank Instruction Manual
- Heng Long Russian T-72 1/16 Scale Battle Tank Armor Installation Manual
- Download Heng Long 1/16 Scale Tank Quick Start Guide
- V7.0/7.1 Instruction Manual
- 7.4V Usb Charger Instruction Manual
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Heng Long Russian T-72 ERA Upgrade Edition 1/16 Scale Battle Tank - RTR
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Heng Long Russian T-72 ERA Upgrade Edition 1/16 Scale Battle Tank - RTR
I am very pleased with this Heng Long tank. I purchased a few some years ago but the newest version has an improved sound and smoke system. The engine sound...read moreI am very pleased with this Heng Long tank. I purchased a few some years ago but the newest version has an improved sound and smoke system. The engine sound actually revs up when the throttle is increased! The smoke unit definitely smokes better than the predecessor! It took a few evenings to install all the detail parts but I found it enjoyable.
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Heng Long T-72 Upgrade Edition 1/16 Scale Tank
Always wanted to add a RC Tank to my RC collection. Very happy with this tank, overall it works great and the shipping to Hawaii (although Not Free shipping) was...read moreAlways wanted to add a RC Tank to my RC collection. Very happy with this tank, overall it works great and the shipping to Hawaii (although Not Free shipping) was very fast considering.
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T72
Love the updates, works as it should . Although it didn’t come with tow cables, the chassis is the same as the T 90.
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Great tank
Just what I wanted and arrived fast
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Т-72
Tank is awesome, but installation manual could be better and less confusing due to tank version differences.
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Pleasantly surprised, very worthy
I choose this kit for the pre painted finish it has which is very good. I like the large size of it that adds to the scale realism. The added...read moreI choose this kit for the pre painted finish it has which is very good. I like the large size of it that adds to the scale realism. The added accessories it includes provides the satisfaction of a model build with the balance of the ready to run aspect of it Plus those accessories give it that hobby quality feel so it doesn’t feel like a toy If I were to have a gripe it would be that this particular tank limits you to a specific battery, where as the other tanks use a more universal stick type battery Not a deal breaker, just something that got by me and want to put it out there I am so pleased I will be purchasing another tank very soon
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